Robbing Derek Jeter

So we are now into Hot Stove season and one of the most shocking items to me is the Derek Jeter situation. On one side we have the Yankees, all powerful, access to unlimited funds and the desire to win. On the other side we have Derek Jeter, clutch if there is such a thing, company man, non steroid user and face of the modern day franchise. So I ask you how is it that the Yankees want to rob this man of his dignity, legacy and his last payday? I am no Yankee fan but that has nothing do with this article. It pains me to see how a person can do everything right in their life to this point and then be treated less than the likes of A.J. Burnett, Alex Rodriguez or any other free agent of the month that decides they want to collect a paycheck from the Yanks. Resolve the issue, pay the man.

Note to Derek...Don't reduce your asking price. You will never look like the bad guy in this situation and there is no reason for you not to be paid what you are asking after you look at what you have accomplished as a Yankee.